A draft version of the latest guidelines for MySuper legislation was released this week. The guidelines detail recommendations for a number of aspects of insurance and intra-fund advice, including clarification of commissions and payments for advisors, particularly in the field of group insurance. In the area of insurance, according to the new guidelines, MySuper trustees…
The number of Australians with life insurance coverage through superannuation has increased while there was a drop for the same number of people with stand-alone coverage, potentially worsening the insurance gap. In 2006, the Financial Services Council said a similar study showed an increase in the number of Australians with superannuation life insurance coverage from…
There are plenty of advantages to getting as fit and healthy as possible, including increased energy levels, a better functioning immune system and typically, a lower risk of developing a number of long term health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Did you also know that improving your health and fitness could lead to…
As a professional, you probably enjoy a good income and a comfortable standard of living. Many professionals have worked hard to attain the right qualifications and experience to allow them to earn a reasonable income and to work in an occupation that interests them. However, have you considered how your family would manage if you…
Not all insurance companies are created equal as the recent announcement of TAL (formerly Tower) as the 2011 winner of the Plan for Life/AFA Life company of the year award demonstrates. This is the second year running that TAL has taken this prestigious award after a thorough evaluation process which also takes into consideration feedback…
An exciting new product range has just been released by Asteron Life. These new products cover income protection, trauma protection and life insurance products and offer increased flexibility and added benefits for new and existing customers. One of the main changes to Asteron Life’s income protection products is the introduction of a new, three tiered…
Asteron life has recently announced a number of upgrades to their income protection insurance product. Previously known as “Asteron Lifeguard,” the updated portfolio will be known as “Asteron Life Complete” and includes revisions to their disability definition and the implementation of a three tiered approach to disability claims. Under the new policy there will be…
MLC has recently announced a number of upgrades and enhancements to their life and income protection insurance products. With five attractive new features including a 12 month life insurance buy back option, these improvements are seen as the fulfilment of a commitment by MLC in October 2011 to regularly upgrade their offers. The new enhancements…
The death of a loved one or diagnosis of a terminal illness is an extremely difficult time and in recognition of the emotional stress families are under at this time, OnePath has introduced a grief care program to help support their clients through the grieving process. The grief care program provides face to face counselling…
Life and TPD insurance are both designed to offer financial protection to dependents in the event of a policyholder’s death or permanent disability. When choosing a life or TPD policy, the array of products and features can be extremely confusing, so it is important to get professional advice when you are choosing a policy. Finding…